Rep. Mike Moran

Maddy summaryThis bill would amend Massachusetts law to exempt public colleges and universities from the requirement to produce certain student records during legal proceedings. Specifically, it allows these institutions to refuse to share "education records" and "directory information" as defined by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. The change directly affects public higher education institutions in the state and the students they serve by potentially limiting access to their personal data in court cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Massachusetts election laws to change how local voting precincts are drawn and managed following the decennial redistricting of congressional and state legislative districts. It requires the Local Election Districts Review Commission to wait until the governor approves new legislative district maps before finalizing local ward and precinct boundaries, while also limiting the use of strict mathematical formulas for population equality in municipal precincts. The legislation mandates greater transparency by requiring the commission and state secretary to publish meeting minutes, draft maps, and detailed geographic data on their websites for public access. Additionally, the bill adjusts deadlines for submitting and approving new precinct maps, moving the submission window to 30 days after the governor's approval of legislative districts and setting primary election deadlines 14 days before the vote.

By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 76) of Michael J. Moran and Kevin G. Honan for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide for no excuse absentee voting. Election Laws.

By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3207) of Michael J. Moran and Michelle M. DuBois relative to removing certain accessibility restrictions on public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Messrs. Moran of Boston and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1352) of Michael J. Moran, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.

By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3206) of Michael J. Moran, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Michelle M. DuBois for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the sixteenth day of June as domestic workers’ rights day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1897) of Eric P. Lesser, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue.

By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3012) of Michael J. Moran that the Massachusetts Port Authority be authorized to tax and impose additional regulations on transportation network companies. Revenue.